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If you are planning to visit the Health Library over the Christmas holiday period, please check our reduced opening hours for this period.

You don't need to take a pile of books home with you for the xmas holidays - why not have a look on the catalogue to see if the ebook is available? Remember to check what access is available for the title. You'll need your Keele computer login details or your NHS athens username in order to access the full-text. Here's how to access an ebook on Library Search .

From the last week of December onwards we will be running two important collection schemes: The Food Bank Appeal for Newcastle Food Bank. The Food Bank welcomes all donations of non-perishable food but at present they really need the following : jam, rice, mashed potato, sugar, coffee, long-life juice, chocolate, crisps, sponge puddings and washing powder. Donation points are located at both the Campus and Health Libraries The Beauty Bank Appeal will be collecting donations of hygiene products for local people in need. Items required are shower gel, soap, tooth brushes and toothpaste, deodorant, sanitary products and shaving foam and razors. Donation boxes are located in the Health Library, Rotunda Please donate and support local people in crisis this Christmas time Check the collection point in the Health Library

DynamedPlus is an evidence-based, point-of-care tool to help you to find clinical answers quickly. It includes an easy search function to allow you find information on hundreds of diseases and conditions. This resource is available to UHNM staff via their Athens username / password. You can learn more about how to use DynamedPlus from blog posts here: Accessing DynamedPlus Search DynamedPlus Browse DynamedPlus by Specialty Medical Calculators in DynamedPlus Create an Alert in DynamedPlus DynamedPlus Mobile App You can find more links to help options on our DynamedPlus help page .

Crohn’s and Colitis are diseases of the gut that affect every part of the body. They're debilitating, widely misunderstood and there is no known cure. Every day, Crohn’s and Colitis has a devastating impact on the lives of 300,000 people across the UK - the real number could be double that. The gut is like your body’s second brain, so when it goes wrong, it can affect every aspect of your life - from your hormones and digestion, to your energy levels and mental health. Stigma and misunderstanding around the conditions, means thousands are suffering in silence. Therefore, the team at Crohn’s and Colitis UK are hoping that this awareness week, everyone will stand together in order to build a world free from Crohn’s and Colitis. For more information surrounding Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness week, please visit the Crohn’s and Colitis UK website: https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/get-involved/crohns-and-colitis-awareness-week RELATED LIBRARY RESOURCES For anyone stud